Rezsimek

Rezsimek is the plural form of rezsim, a Hungarian noun meaning regime. It denotes a system of government or rule in a state or organization, including the formal institutions, laws, and informal practices that sustain political power. The term is widely used in political, historical, and media contexts and often carries evaluative connotations when referring to non-democratic or repressive rule.

The word rezsim is borrowed from the international concept of regime, likely through Western European languages such as French régime or German Regime, and adapted to Hungarian phonology and spelling. In Hungarian usage, rezsim can describe both past and present authorities, not only governments but also organizational or economic control structures that shape rule and behavior.

In political discourse, rezsimek can describe historical regimes—such as authoritarian or totalitarian systems—as well as contemporary administrations perceived as undemocratic or restrictive. The plural form allows comparison across countries or time periods, highlighting similarities or differences in how power is exercised and maintained.

Scholars typically classify regimes by characteristics such as political competition, civil liberties, and the rule of law. Categories commonly referenced include authoritarian, totalitarian, and hybrid regimes. The term rezsim is thus used in historiography, political science, and journalism to characterize the nature of rule rather than to name a specific institution.

See also: regime, government, political system, democracy, authoritarianism.